Basic Color Schemes

No color stands alone. In fact, the effect of a color is determined by many factors: the light reflected from it, the colors that surround it, and the perspective of the person looking at the color.

There are ten basic color schemes. They are called achromatic, analogous, clash, complement, monochromatic, neutral, and split complement, as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary schemes.

ACHROMATIC SCHEME Uses only black, white, and grays.

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ANALOGOUS SCHEME Uses any three consecutive hues or any of their tints and shades on ...

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